Summer Shrimp Pasta Recipes

ZIPPY SUMMER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook and stir the garlic in the oil until translucent. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and paprika into the oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp; allow to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 1 to 2 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low; add the basil and toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

SUMMER PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta, transfer to a large bowl, and toss with squash, olives, spinach, lemon zest and juice, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top pasta with shrimp.

SUMMER SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Put shrimp in bowl with a splash of white wine, fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Marinate for as long as possible.
• Cook pasta, when pasta has 2 min left of cooking, add broccoli to boiling pasta.
• Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper, Italian seasonings and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, cook shrimp in separate skillet, reserving marinade. When shrimp are cooked take off heat and place in bowl. Put remaining marinade in same skillet and cook to boiling, add a splash of wine and add to broth/tomato mixture.
• When pasta is cooked toss shrimp, pasta, broccoli with tomato broth sauce. Top with parmesan cheese.

SUMMER SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH TOMATOES AND CORN

Steps:

• Pat the shrimp very dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large (12-inch) skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and lightly golden in spots, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a plate.
• Add the tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring just once or twice, until they start to blister in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the corn, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring just once or twice, until the tomatoes burst and the corn is golden in spots, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until you smell garlic, about 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium, and add the wine and lemon juice, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until nearly evaporated, then add the butter and stir until melted. Add the shrimp and its juices and stir until warmed through. (If the sauce breaks and looks greasy, add 1 or 2 teaspoons of water and stir until emulsified.)
• Remove from heat, add the herbs, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with extra lemon for squeezing over, if you like.

SUMMER PORCH SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine pasta, cucumber, snap peas, tomatoes, green onions and dill. Add dressing and mayonnaise, tossing until well coated. Gently fold in the Shrimp until all ingredients are well coated. Serve immediately on a bed of shredded lettuce. If desired, chill before serving.